California

Whether it be the breathtaking views and sounds of the Pacific Ocean, the enormous beauty of the high desert, the majestic peaks of the High Sierras, the pristine lakes and rivers, the peacefulness of the Redwoods, and the ideal year-round weather....California has it all...!

The California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) is proud to host 3RNet California with our partners from the California State Office of Rural Health (CalSORH). CalSORH is your resource for J-1 Visa information. OSHPD’s vision is safe, quality healthcare environments that meet California’s diverse and dynamic needs.

Key Points

If looking to apply for job opportunity posted on 3RNet website, please contact the person(s) listed on job announcements(s) directly and he/she will be happy to answer inquiries regarding respective job openings.

Specialties Sought

California is seeking all qualified healthcare professionals from Executive level Administration, Family Practice, General Practitioners, Nurses, Dentists, Behavioral Health Specialists to entry level health professional opportunities. We post opportunities for positions in the northern, central, and southern regions of California.

Dental Recruiting

California actively recruits for Dental health professionals.

Mental Health Recruiting

California actively recruits for Mental Health professionals.

Registered Nurse Recruiting

California accepts 30 applications per year for the J-1 Visa (Conrad 30 Waiver) Program. Applications are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis beginning October 1 of each year. The California J-1 Visa Waiver Program does not provide direct recruitment services for J-1 candidates.

This program is open to board eligible or board certified primary care physicians (GPs and FPs), gynecologists, pediatricians, and psychiatrists. This program is not open to nurses or behavioral health specialists. To request a State of California Conrad 30 Waiver recommendation letter, candidates need to: 1) apply for a J-1 Visa Waiver through the United States Department of State; 2) obtain a waiver review case number from the United States Department of State; 3) secure an employment contract with a medical facility in a HPSA or MUA designated service area, signed by the candidate and the head of the facility, to provide patient care for a minimum of 40 hours per week for a 3-year term; 4) complete the application requirements found at the California J-1 Visa Waiver Program website located at: http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/rural/Pages/J-1VisaWaiver.aspx.